Ellen “Louise” Stevens

Ellen “Louise” Stevens departed this life to her heavenly home on Nov. 12, 2012 in Carthage, Mo.

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By Staff Reports

The Carthage Press

By Staff Reports

Posted Nov. 14, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Updated Nov 14, 2012 at 9:10 AM

By Staff Reports

Posted Nov. 14, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Updated Nov 14, 2012 at 9:10 AM

Ellen “Louise” Stevens departed this life to her heavenly home on Nov. 12, 2012 in Carthage, Mo.

Louise was born Aug. 11, 1926 to Gene and Bess Swango. She grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Welch High School, Welch, Okla. Upon completion of high school she attended business college and secured her first job as secretary with the BF Goodrich Plant, Miami, Okla.

Louise married John William Stevens on Sept. 14, 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years. They lived in various states before settling in Diamond, Mo., where they had their last home and raised their four children. If you saw one, you saw both - always working side-by-side in their work and home. One of the joys was working in their garden. She loved canning her vegetables, pickles, beets, green beans, and tomatoes. Both would always share their garden vegetables with family, friends and neighbors.